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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04
Church Notes.

There are no special meetings in progress
in the Presbyterian society.
In the Baptist church the rite ofbaptism
will be solemnized next Sunday night.
The revival meetings in the Methodist
and Baptist churches continue with appar-
entity undated interest Rev. Mr.. Ackley
who assisted the pastor of the NJ. f.
church last week has returned to his home.
His labors here were very acceptable.
Next Tuesday evening Rev. Jose PHI
May, pastor of the First Unitarian congre-
CATION of Philadelphia, will deliver an adj
dress in the Opera House under the
auspices of those of the Unitarian faith
here His subject will be "What is Uni
tarianism,' and as Mr.. May is one of the
leading members of that denomination and
the successor to the pulpit of the talented
and venerable DR.. Furness, it is fair to
presume that he is able to answer the ques-
ton.
The American Unitarian Association
last week sent to Woodstown for free dis
triDution sixteen-page pamphlet written
by Rev. DR.. Chaffn, an answer to popular
objections to Unitarianism. A copy was
placed in every house in the town, and the
work doubtless received a general perusal.
These pamphlets were distributed as an
answer to the statements of the orthodox
brethren that Unitarianism was not a good
faith in which to die and that those of that
faith denied Christ and the Bible.
At the NJ E. church the services will
continue all next week. Preaching Sun
day by the pastor, Rev. f. II. Durell
Subject, 10 A. M-''Seed Time and Har-
vest;' Z p. M.-sThe Great Day of
Wrath" Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
nth, 18th and 18th, special services in con-
nection with tine Fourth Quarterly meeting
of the conference year. All-day meetings
will be held as follows: Friday-preach-
ing 10 A. NJ, Rev. Willis Reeves, of
Brdgeton; $50 p. NJ, Rev. p. Corson, of
Sharptown; 7,3O p. NJ, by Rev. Geo. l..
Dobbins, Presiding Elder. Saturday
10 A. NJ. preaching by Rev. J. T. Price, of
Quinton; $50 p NJ. by Rev. d. b. Ackley,
of Cohanscy; p. NJ. praise and testimo-
NAL service. Sunday. n. NJ. bread
breaking and love-feast; 1890 A. NJ,
preaching by the pastor; . F. NJ, Sunday
school and praise service; Z P. NJ, preach
ing by Rev. Geo. J.. Dobbns, Presiding
Elder. All are cordially invited to these
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A RaiIrOad.s Earnings.

The West Jersey Railroad and branches
report their gross earnings for December,
1886. at $S3, SOS, decrease of 1926 as CON-
pared with the corresponding month OF
1885. The operating expenses were $G1,-
812, decrease of $4517, and the net earn
ines So 756. an increase of 1922. For the
year ending December 81, 1886, the total
receipts were 81, 352, ASS, an increase of
s66, All; operating expenses, sS49, 1874, an
increase Of 500, 80, and net earnings, $685.
PA, an increase Of S26 657. For the
twelve months the total expenses and OBJ
legations OF the West Jersey Railroad were
81, 152, Arb, an increase of $50, s61, and the
net income of the West Jersey Railroad,
after payment of all Obligations was $780,
9S4, an increase of s13,565. During the
year the sinking fund was increased by
s12, 500. The above earnings do not in
clude interest upon investments, mort
cages or ground rents.
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EDIToR MONITOR Truth is never
afraid of discussion, says some one, but
many of its friends seem to think that il
can not stand against strong foe in the
noble tourney of argument, and they trem-
BILE for the ark whenever it gets on way
that is rough. Such may not relish your
special report of Prof. Adier's sermon.
But Others will be pleased to hear in full
what is the best word those can say who
see nothing about or over them but nature S
blind forces, aud the eyes of whose desti-
ny stare desparingly in the dust. For one
| am glad to have read in full these earnest
words of the atheist. And while TO us who
have felt warm Father-heart over and
through all, it seems full o I a kind ofhope-
full despair, it is yet full of valuable sug-
gestions.
Indeed an earnest mind, however in the
dark, can never speak without letting fall
some profitable words. And SO | have
been helped by Prof. Adler's to lay hold
afresh upon some old truths--old truths,
for there is not a suggestion in the Pro
fesSor's words that is not as old as the
christian religion and many Of them older,
And his talk is but an effort TO retain for
the culture of character among atheists
these noble ideas which have found place
in christian homes for these ages. His
idea about teaching children maxims in
which is condensed the experience of gen.
erations has been fulfilled by christians.
They have book of proverbs in theiI
Bible; the texts Of scripture wove into the
memory in different ways are full of con-
densed thinking IN which is richest of ex-
perience highest of wisdom. His idea OF
biography is a christian idea. The Bible
has great deal of condensed biography
in it, aud full Of the wisest lessons. And
very naturally christians enlarge upon
these, giving their children other maxims
and other biography. As, for instance,
have been informed that large part of ths
teaching which the children Of the Friends
receive is the lives of eminent men of theil
sect. Prayer, well, and its attendant, rev
erence, this too is plainly a christian idea
and as taught their children by christians
it has rich soul of meaning to it, and is
no blind bowng TO a blind power whoss
works have no more personal noblentss il
them than the reckless, wicked hands o
chance. And song--the christian though
and Worship is full Of ii. Andas for ethic,
touching home and business, the pulpit
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Quarterly meeting will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Alloway
next Saturday evening and Sunday morn
ing The Presiding Elder will be present
and preach ami hold quarterly conference
on Saturday evening. On Sunday MORN
ing lovcfeast will be held, after which the
Elder will again preach.
The Grand Lodge of Free Masons in
session at Trenton last week granted a
charter to the applicants for lodge to be
instituted in Elmer. The lodge will be
named after the village, and will be insti-
tuted in about two weeks. The Grand
Master, with number of visiting brethren,
are expected to attend, and a grand time
is anticipated.
By the will of Thomas Richman, of
Gloucester City, native of this county,
the Presbyterian church of Gloucester City
will receive 5000, and the Presbyterian
Home for Aged People, the Methodist
Home for Aged People, the Camden Home
for Friendless Children and the Presby
terrain and Baptist churches of Pittsgrove
are bequeathed 800 each.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04
A Railroad Changes Hands.

The New Jersey Central railroad has Sc
cured, by purchase, it is reported, con
trolling interest in the Cumberland and
Maurice River railroad, an important feed
er of TIE West Jersey road, running from
Port Norris to Bridgeton. Having also
partially secured control Of the New Jer-
sey Southern railroad, the Central has
quietly effected connection between this
road and the Cumberland and Maurice
River, thus giving it a direct line from
Port Norris to New York. This change
will divert considerable freight from the
West Jersey system. The Central took
charge of its new acquisition on Tuesday.
The West Jersey people, it Is said, are
looking for connection from Manumus-
kin, by way of Port Elizabeth, with the
hope Of securing part of the oyster ship
ments for their road.
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Salem SiffingS.

kellar, the magician, performed at
Salem last night and Wednesday night.
The South Jerseyman will remove to
Bells building below the post office, after
March LIST.
Hiram Shoemaker, of the Claysvlle nur-
series, shipped lot of tuberose bulbs to
parties III Europe lately.
Twenty shares of the capital stock OF the
Salem National Bank will be seld at pub
lie sale in front of the Court House to-
morrow.
The w. G. r. L. and the ''Y's," will
hold chocolataire in the Reform Asso-
citation rooms on Friday evening next, and
on Saturday following ''pink tea party
at the same place.
j. Charles Fighter and Richard Johnson
have secured one of Ward large buildings
in Salem, and will soon commence ma king
tin ware and several ne, elites in the hard
ware line on large scale.
The Salem Library is now open to the
public on Thursday evenings from seven to
nine o'clock, to accommodate the increased
demand for its facilities. This is in adj
dtion to the regular Monday hours for
opening.
On Tuesday as engine No. /, large
freight engine, was passing en- the extern
sion from the main track, rail broke, let
ting the wheels down on the ties The
wrecker had to be summoned from Cam
den to again place the engine on the
track
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

On Tuesday night, about s.45 o'clock,
DIR. Tomlin, of Clarksboro, and John
Green, of Mt. Royal, while crossing the
track of the Swedesboro Railroad near
Clarksboro, in a carriage, were struck by
the wreeking train that had been to the as
sistance of the freight at Salem and which
was returning to Camden, and Mr. Green
was instantly killed and the doctor severely
bruised and cut around the head, but it is
thought he will recover. The horse was
killed and the carriage was dashed to
pieces. Mr.. Green, it was said, had been to
summon DR.. Tomlin to Mount Royal on a
professional visit, and the doctor was driv-
ing hurriedly, not knowing Of any special
train being on the road. Dr. Wallace Nc
George, Coroner at Woodbury., held an in
quest in the case on Wednesday, and n YER
diet in accordance with the facts was rem
dered. DR.. Tomln was suffering greatly
on Wednesday from his injuries, which
consisted of fracture Of a small bone of
the right leg and numerous bruises about
the body and head. He is expected to re-
cover.
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Temperance Notes Prom salem.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I see by "Court Echoes
in your last PAPER that you did not know
the result of Peter Pendergast's selling
contrary to law. 1t has been long thought
that he did sell unlawfully, and when the
test came he admitted the tact. and the
very lowest possible fine was given to
him-s10 Money and politics will do
wonders.
We are to have Major Hilton with Us
six days. beginning the Goth of February.
He will speak in Broadway church, Sab
bath morning. in the afternoon hold Union
Temperance meeting at $50 for children
in First Baptist church; evening, 1870, in
same church, and unless further notice,
all the meetings in First Baptist church.
We will have Bible readings each after
noon at three O'Clock, and speaking each
evening at 7.30. The W. C. Z. L. anniver-
sary is the twenty-ffth, and as the Major
will be here we will make no other cele-
bration of it,
The case of Walter O'Brien has aroused
some of the people here, but judge moth
ing will be done. The liquor interest is
the best protected of any Salem interest.
The youth of any age may watch an oppor-
tunity to slip into these places where men
do congregate, and once in, however bril-
liantly lighted, they are screened from all
observers outside. No mother in seeking
her boy likes TO step foot inside of such
aens, unless she knows her boy is there to
be rescued. Then, too, our good
men are home sleeping in peace
whilst these places are in full blast, like
the spider weaving his web for the I'M
wary, perhaps too, for the sons of these
quiet sleepers at home. The community,
like Pharaoh, are touched at such Incl
dents as O'Brien's, but soon harden their
hearts again, and will, | believe un.il
there is one dead in every household. My
heart goes ont in the greatest sympathy
for these scapegoats these martyred ones
to this cause. May God help them
speedily.
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Sale OF Pianos. Etc.

Jos. j. Summerill, the auditor appointed
by the court in the attachment proceedings
against Pemberton Pierce, will sell to-
morrow, at Pennsgrove, the stock of must
cal instruments. books, household goods,
etc., left behind by Pemberton when he
''lit out" There are twelve or thirteen
musical instruments (pianos and organs) of
fered of different makes, and doubt there
will be some bargains. After the sale and
expiration of the legal time for delay, the
auditor will distribute the proceeds, less ex-
penses, pro rata among the creditors who APP
ply and prove their claims. This is not exact
ly what Pierce desired. as ON his way out of
this jurisdiction he tarried in Philadelphia
long enough to confess judgement TO a
firm of creditors there, but after he had
gone further and too late to remedy the de-
feet, it was discovered that the papers
were irregular and the only remedy was
by attachment proceedings, which let's all
creditors in for dividend. Which may
or may not be lucky for the creditors.
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John Thompson

One of the neatest little entertainments
ON the road this season is that of John
Thomson in Around the World, which
was given in the Opera House last Monday
evening. The entertainment as to plot is
light, what there is of play being util-
lied as foil or background for the won
derful changes and performances of John
Thompson, who, in versatility. is un-
excelled. If there is anything on the va
riety stage he is not equal TO he failed to
make it known at his performance here.
As an lrishman, a German, an Italian, a
Chinaman, and all the rest of the human
race be successfully and successfully
brought down the house, and his support
Was equally successful in winning the ap-
plauso of the audience. Ii was generally
voted good, clean shoy.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

The M. E. church at Mullica Hill has
been reprinted.
The Woolwich Protective Society will
meet at Swedesboro next Monday evening.
The Woolwich Township Committee
will meet at Swedesboro tomorrow week
to arrange for closing mp the township ac-
counts.
A fire broke out in the residence of Jo-
seph Carter, in Mulica Hill, on Tuesday
of last week, while the family were alb
sent. but was extinguished before much
damage resulted.
The w. J. r. r. Co. intend to renew the
bridge on the north bound-track ever
Woodbury. Creek as soon as the West
VILE bridge is finished. The company also
intend to replace some of the old iron rails
on the Swedesboro Branch with heavy
steel rails.
At the concluding sale of the Stratton
Bros property by the assignees the Null
lica Hill property was purchased by Mrs.
Edw. L. Stratton for $4425. The store
and wharf property recently occupied by
Isaac S. Stratton was sold to John Moore
for $500 These prices were a little more
than the mortgages resting on them.
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Dr. Salmon, Chief OF the Bureau Of Ami
NAL Industry in the United States, re-
ports that the following herds Of cattle in
Salem and Gloucester counties were affiict-
ed with pleuro-pneumonia in 1886: Jos. n.
Mayhem, near Elmer; John Green,
Clarksboro; Henry Sharp and Samuel
Moore, Swedesboro; Charles Hewitt and
Elmer Duell. Woodstown, and Jacob Kirby
and George II. Kirby, Harrisonville. The
State authorities release inoeulated cattle
Immediately after incubation and for this
the L. S. authorities refuse to cooperate
with them. But our State authorities
claim to be able to go alone in this matter.
$50 is paid by the State for every COW
slaughtered to prevent the spread of the
disease
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1ied.

COUCH---In Alloway. on Jam 80, Adam
Couch, aged G6 years
COLES.-Near Harrisonyilie, on Jan. 18th,
Margaret Coles, in her s5th year
WELLs.-In salem, on Jan. s5th. Aqnilla y.
Wells aged - years.
GAFFNEA.-In Alloway township, on Jan.
18th. Ann, wife OF James Gaffney-
PLUMMER-At Swedesboro on Jan. ed
Elizabeth, wife Of James l.. Pluminer, aged
20 years
C0oG AN-Near swedesboro, on Jan. 2jih
Margaret Coogan, aged 20 years.
BECkETT-At swedesboro, on Jan. 18th.
Eva Beckett, daughter of VIM. III. and saliic
Beckett, aged - years.
HEWITT-At Woodbury., on Jan I'D, Sarah
Hewitt, aged 49 years and months.
HAMPTON Near W oodstown on wednes-
day, Feb. :, 1887, " lliam l.. Hampton. aged 81
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

William Hewitt, living on the Pleasant
Valley Stock farm, was driving into
town on Wednesday and when above or
near the Bank the front wheels and axle
became detached from the buggy aid the
horse with the front running gears at
tached left the body, hind wheels and
driver on the road, while he made a
straight course down the street. For
tunately nothing serious resulted and no.
body hurt
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

Surrogate Livermore, of Gloucester Co
Y as in WoodstoWn Yesterday.

Surrogate Livernore, Of Gloucester Co.,
was in Woodstown yesterday.
Editor Smith, Of the South ,Ierseyn1an,
has been appointed assistant engrossing
clerk of the Senate.
w p. Lippincott. Of our Borough, with
his wife, is visiting Mr. Lippineott's sister,
Mrs. Morris Thorne, at Washington ID. c.
Al. II. Ta!man and VIM. IT.. McCol-
Tough, of Swedesboro, attended the meet
ing OF the Masonic Grand Lodge at Tren-
ton last week.
Thomas Davis, son Of Geo o. Davis, OF
SwedesborO, recently employed in Leaps
store, Pennsgrove, has obtained position
in Jayne's Drug store, Philadelphia. 1t is
stated young Davis obtained this position
in recognition of his attentive services up
on Rev. Mr.. Elyin. of Pennsgrove, during
his illness.
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BEST HEADLIGHT OIL
GIVEN AWAY.

We don't sell 10-cent coal oil. There's
danger enough in the best we can buy,
which we'll sell for IL cents. We are anx
ious Won should give it trial and conf
pare its worth with the cheaper kinds sold
around us. For the next thirty days we
will give gallon, free of charge, to each
buyer of two dollars worth OF goods
at our store, at our regular prices, (two
articles only excepted). The buyer OF
four dollars worth viii be entitled to
two gallons and so ON in the same ratio
If you don't have your can with you
when you buy your goods, or don't hap
pen then to need the oil we'll give you \
check for the oil due yoH and you can get
it when il suits yen.
Inasmuch as it is generally conceded and
admitted by all that our prices will aver
age about 10 to Is per cont. lower than
elsewhere. this viii give you chance to
get your oil without cost, aud more too.
L. n. Humphreys & Go.
Jan. 14th 1887.
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FINE RESIDENCE
PUBL IC SALE,
win be sold at public sale, on
Seventh Day, the 9Th Day Of 3rd Month,

March 1881, in front of Joshua Moore's store
i'll North W oodstown, al O clock in the after
noon,
That fine residence near by and opposite the
Bacon Academy, formerly occupied by Mary
Ann ooman. The lot contains 42-lo0 OF an
acre il finely located and has apple, pear and
plum trees thereon. The house has three
stories with Inansard root, yeranda in front
and presents fine appearance, having been
built but few years. There is a parlor, din
ins-room. kitchen, pantry and pump-foon.
on irsf floor. Four bedrooms ana bathroom,
with hot and cold water, on second floor, and
three bedrooms ON third floor. Cellar under
the whole house, with dumb waiter laiii~
more heater that heats three rooms.
This property is we'll worth the attention OF
any one wanting a quiet home vet in a public
mace in the thriving borough OF Noodstown.
Those wanting TO view the premises will be
shown the same by calling ON II. 7. Noollnasa
near by Conditions at sale by
REUBEN W0OLMAS.
Executor of Mary Ann Woolnan, decd
Dated Isl mo-, 9Th, 1885,
FebtIt
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Mi.. MilIard,s Aadress.

Next week we will publish entire a full
stenographic report of Miss Frances +.
Wizards address at Association Hall,
Philadelphia, on January 10th, on ''Social
Purity" This address deserves careful
perusal, and we shall print Am extra
number of copies next week to supply the
demand for it. Those desiring copies
must send in their names this week. The
address is reported expressly for the Mon
rToR, by L. b. Ware, Esq, of Philadel-
Mia
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Hand Festival.

One good turn deserves another and the
Harrisonville Band having assisted the W.
G. T. L. at that place in previous festivals,
have now called upon their friends in that
organization to lend hand next week
with a festival presenting some novel fea-
lures, to be held for the benefit of the
band, in the Mammoth Hail." as the
lIarrisonvillians love to call their Opera
House" on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day evenings of next week The ladies
are going to do their part and we predict
a good time.
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81 The Opera gEomsa.

On Saturday evening Of next week, 18th
inst, Mrs. Il. j. T. Lippincott, of Phila-
delphia, well and tayorably known here,
will speak in the New Opera House under
the auspices of the w. c. T. L. Subject
"The Fall of Man" Since leaving
Woodstown Mrs. Lippincott has gone
nobly to the front as speaker on temper
anee and kindred subjects, and her many
friends here will doubtless give her large
audience
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Sales.


Chas. r. Burt has sold his farm in Pitts
grove to Franklin Driver
William King has purchased the store
property in Sonth Woodstown now occn-
pied by VIM. II. Wright, for $1,000.
David Dean, living near Deans Corner,
has sold his farm, containing ninety-foul
acres, to Nathaniel G.. Wilkinson for Sc, 900.
Chas. Richman, of Sharptown, has pur-
chased of Hires & Co., of Quinton, theil
Rumsey farm, near lIalltown, containing
151 acres.
Empson Atkinson on Saturday sold four
building lots ON Broad street at an aggre-
gate price Of sos. Cole X Bro. were the
purchasers.
Sheriff Packer will sell at public sale,
March 10, 1887, the farm of c. A. Hazel
ton, at Mullica Hill, said to be one of the
best farms in Gloucester county
Mary Broadway has sold the homestead
property of the late Samuel III. Broadway,
in Newtown, being the dwelling aud
IA 9l-100 acres of land, to James Abbott.
Sheriff Kelly, on Saturday, sold the
Sarish property in Pittsgrove. consisting
of farm of about 60 acres, to Stacy New
comb, for 1884. sc.
One of the largest sales of personal prop
erty ever he'd in Gloucester county, was
that of the effects of Collins A. Hazleton,
at Mulliea Hill, by Sheriff Packer on Mon
day last. The sale amounted to very
nearly $4,000, we are informed.
The dwelling and lot of George C. Sith-
en-, at llarrisonyille was sold on Saturday
last by Abram Cochran, Master in Chan
Gerry. John Keen was the purchaser at
$500. The right, title and interest Of Mr..
Sithen in parcel of land in Upper Pitts
grove township was also sold, Clarence NJ.
Edwards, of Philadelphia, being the pur-
chaser at $3.50.
The assignees of Ewalt Iiichiran on
Saturday sold the farm of 1873 acres on the
road from Woodstown TO Sharptown, to
Charles Il. Allen for s109.50 per acre.
The store and dwelling-house property
at Yorktown, occupied by Wilbert Rich
man, was struck oil to George II. Danen-
hover, of Camden, for So, ITO. John 5.
Elwell purchased the blacksmith shop and
coal yard appliances for 1880. The
farm at Yorktown lot bringing bid sufi
cient TO cover membranes against it, was
Withdrawn and viii he OFF, red again on
Saturday, Feb. 12th.
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married.

ER.-On Thursday, Jan
18th, at DeerfeId street. by Rev. A. !. Snyder,
Mr. Peter II. Miller, of PaiatiBe, TO Miss Min
ME c. Hitchner, of Greenviile, All of salem
County, n. j.
EXTRAORDINARY. - In Philadelphia,
Jan. 10, 1857, by Rev. G. NJ. Perkins, Daniel
Garrison, NJ, D., of Pennsgrove y j :, and Miss
Maggie J., daughter of the late James Lind
say, of Philadelphia
>UTTOS-BONEN.-At the First Baptist
parsonage, Bridgeton, Jan. lst by Rev. T. a.
Cas-. Daniel Sutton 10 Miss Adefine Bowen,
both of I,ridgefon